Services

Specializing in families, kids and lifestyle photography. I love taking family portraits and candid photos of any kind because capturing these unscripted moments are priceless. My style consists of both color and black/white photography, and I provide my clients with a mix of both depending on the shot. In addition to family photos, I’m happy to partake in other events in people’s lives, whether it's a party, time with your pet(s), engagements or any other occasion (except weddings) or moment you’d like to document. I’m here to help.

Serving the Chicago North Shore as well as surrounding areas and available during the week and weekends. I do book up quickly for the fall season and suggest contacting me 6 months in advance to secure a fall date. Please take this in consideration when planning your family photos.

NOTE: I am booked through the end of the year. Booking sessions for Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025! Thank you.

2024 Rates

$600 = FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
My flat rate includes a 45-60 minute session, a location or two (within the same area) and about 50-75+ slightly retouched digital files of the finest shots from the session. 

$1,000 = EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
For events, my flat rate includes the time up to 1.5 to 2.5 hours at the event and about 125-200+ slightly retouched digital files of the finest shots from the event. Events can include birthday celebrations (I’ve done birthdays from 1 to 100 year olds), bridal showers, private parties, (except weddings) etc. Please inquire on what kind of event you’d like photographed.

$500 = SENIOR PHOTOS / SORORITY RECRUITMENT
For Senior photos and Sorority Recruitment images, it is a flat rate fee which includes up to a 40 minute session, up to 2 locations (within the same area), wardrobe change up to three outfits and 50+ slightly retouched digital files of the finest shots from the session. Print fulfillment is a separate cost.

WHAT MY RATE INCLUDES…
My clients receive an email to view the images in an online gallery (within 2 weeks) and will have the option to download all your high-resolution images directly. I believe in sharing these memories with others, therefore, the gallery is set up so you can share with your family, friends and/or guests of the event and they can download the photos they’d also like to have.

It is my policy to allow my clients to enjoy the photos, therefore, I do not charge for individual digital downloads, the digital photos are included in my rate. These are your memories and it is my job to capture them, and yours to enjoy. 

I’d be happy to recommend a high quality printer of your favorite photos and send you a price list. I will also provide you with a print release if you choose to develop photos at your preferred photo processing store or site.

EXCLUSIONS
If there is a location that requires a fee to use the space/location, that will be an additional cost to the session rate. If there is a specific photo(s) that may require heavy retouching, additional fees will apply. If a family photography session is planned to exceed 60 minutes, additional fees will apply. If an event is to go longer than 2.5 hours, additional fees will apply.

I do not offer mini-sessions.

I accept personal checks and Venmo. 

Giving Back…

I have volunteered at an assisted living facilities to help older residents and I’ve always enjoy spending time with the elderly listening to their stories. Helping seniors has been a passion of mine for over 8 years now and it is my way of giving back to the community. When I launched Cecily George Photography in May 2017, I made it my mission to donate a percentage of my fee and continue to donate as part of my business model.

TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT of my services will go to Meals on Wheels Chicago (a member of Meals on Wheels America), which will provide 30 meals for homebound senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Over $50,000 dollars (and counting…) has been donated to Meals on Wheels Chicago. Please click here for more information.